School Psychologist Intern

School Psychologist Intern

Ithaca City School District is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic School Psychologist Interns to join our team for the 2026-27 academic year. This paid internship offers comprehensive, hands-on experience in a supportive and diverse public school setting, providing an excellent opportunity to fulfill requirements for professional certification. Interns will work under the direct supervision of a certified and experienced School Psychologist and will be responsible for a range of activities, including:

Assessment and Evaluation

Conducting comprehensive psycho educational evaluations, including cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments, as part of initial evaluations and re-evaluations for students referred to the Committee on Special Education (CSE).

Selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting a variety of norm-referenced and curriculum-based assessment measures.

Writing comprehensive, legally defensible, and user-friendly evaluation reports that integrate assessment data, observations, interviews, and record reviews.

Participating in CSE and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to present evaluation results and contribute to eligibility and service decisions.

Intervention and Counseling

Providing individual and group counseling services to students addressing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.

Developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of academic and behavioral interventions using a Response to Intervention (RtI) or Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Consulting with teachers, parents, and administrators regarding effective classroom management strategies, learning accommodations, and behavior support plans.

Collaboration and Consultation

Serving as a member of building-level teams (e.g., Student Support Teams, RtI Teams) to review student progress and problem-solve barriers to learning.

Collaborating with parents/guardians to enhance home-school communication and promote student success.

Consulting with school staff regarding child development, learning processes, and evidence-based practices.

Participating in professional development and supervision meetings as required by the district and the university program.

Location(s):
District-wide

Anticipated Dates: 9/1/2026

Posting Dates: 2/12/2026-Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

Required Qualifications:

The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

Current enrollment in a specialist-level (e.g., M.A./CAGS) or doctoral-level School Psychology program accredited by NASP or the APA.

Successful completion of all required didactic coursework prior to the start date of the internship.

Proof of internship eligibility from the university program coordinator.

Ability to secure New York State fingerprint clearance upon offer of employment.

Salary Range: $56,918

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.